2017 GMC Acadia Engine Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2017 GMC Acadia, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 38,538 miles. The words owners use most often: “shift park” (24% of reports).
- 62engine complaints
- 38,538median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Shift park: mentioned in 15 of 62 complaints (24%)
- Turn off: mentioned in 12 of 62 complaints (19%)
- Steering assist reduced: mentioned in 9 of 62 complaints (15%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 27 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 62 complaints, 1 a fire.
GMC Acadia engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Acadia | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2025 Acadia | 6 | 9% | — |
| 2024 Acadia | 10 | 16% | — |
| 2023 Acadia | 13 | 29% | 13,125 |
| 2022 Acadia | 14 | 29% | 18,000 |
| 2021 Acadia | 29 | 19% | 34,573 |
| 2020 Acadia | 29 | 27% | 31,850 |
| 2019 Acadia | 53 | 14% | 39,998 |
| 2018 Acadia | 34 | 9% | 23,465 |
| 2017 Acadia | 62 | 9% | 38,538 |
| 2016 Acadia | 13 | 6% | 31,300 |
| 2015 Acadia | 18 | 7% | 19,430 |
| 2014 Acadia | 45 | 10% | 65,000 |
| 2013 Acadia | 21 | 16% | 77,697 |
| 2012 Acadia | 35 | 12% | 95,500 |
| 2011 Acadia | 52 | 19% | 80,637 |
| 2010 Acadia | 74 | 22% | 103,000 |
| 2009 Acadia | 67 | 20% | 98,500 |
| 2008 Acadia | 124 | 15% | 97,970 |
| 2007 Acadia | 46 | 11% | 86,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2017 GMC Acadia. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Steering assist warning. Thermostat and temp control sensor changed twice in 2 years.
My Acadia went into limp Mode displaying low power mode on the screen and wouldnât start for a couple days after. Lights started illuminating on the dash as abs, traction control, and stanilitrack, then check engine light came on and my gmc app displayed code p2138. I have had since low power and…
Steering assist is reduced Brake assist reduced Seems to be a defective thermostat and sensor .temp gauge is below Normal operating temperature this needs to be addressed by GM should be a recall as this can be a costly repair.Many reports of same issue
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 GMC Acadias have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about engine for the 2017 GMC Acadia (9% of the 705 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 GMC Acadia engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 38,538 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2017 GMC Acadia?
The most frequent phrase is “shift park”, in 15 of 62 complaints, followed by “turn off” (12).
Other 2017 GMC Acadia problems
- Power Train problems (236)
- Electrical System problems (193)
- Air Bags problems (76)
See all 2017 GMC Acadia problems or engine problems across all Acadia years.